Executive Director of School Support

Position Description:

The Executive Director of School Support is responsible for monitoring coordinating and supervising school climate. The Executive Director of School Support will also: set ambitious student and teacher achievement targets review staff evaluations provide analysis of school related data conduct principal leadership training evaluate principal performance and coordinate professional development opportunities. The Executive Director of School Support will work collaboratively with the Chief Academic Officer to assist principals with the districts educational objectives district curriculum effective instructional practices and responsive programs and services.

Reports To:

Chief Academic Officer

Scope of Responsibility:

• Provides direction to the principal for the implementation of an instructional program consistent with the districts strategic plan.
• Evaluates the performance of the principal using the approved state evaluation tool.
• Provides evaluators with support in utilizing the Intensive Assistance Plan for those educators who are rated ineffective.
• Provides direction to the principal in establishing specific targeted student and teacher performance goals.
• Provides direction to the principal in creating a culture of high expectations in the areas of instruction assessment professional development and school climate.
• Conducts regular formal and informal classroom and building visits and provides feedback to the principal.
• Provides direction to principal with responses to and/or preventive measures to school issues.
• Collaborates regularly with the Chief Academic Officer to ensure exemplary implementation of the districts instructional program and curriculum.
• Coaches monitors and evaluates school level leaders to build capacity as the instructional leader on the campus.
• Visits and monitors schools as required to make appropriate educational and operational assessments.
• Protects confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and uses discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Coordinates in-service training and professional development opportunities for the principal.
• Reviews results and /or scores of assessments for the purpose of monitoring progress and identifying deficiencies.
• Maintains a positive collaborative and mutually supporting working relationship with all units in order to provide clear direction to schools.
• Instructional Components

• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of district level leaders
• Works collaboratively with all school communities to help develop and maintain a shared vision that is aligned to the districts vision and mission.
• Collaborate with school leaders and those providing direct student instruction as well as professionals providing ancillary services
• Review draft study recommend and implement policies curricula and plans to improve the quality of instruction and school climate and culture
• Conduct site visits and classroom walk-throughs
• Support leaders in the preparation of school and class schedules
• Participate in the staffing of the school via the recruitment interview and selection and/or assignment of personnel subject to superintendent approval
• Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students including instructional leadership team meetings and clusters
• Monitoring tracking and analyzing any performance data
• Supervises the implementation of equity and effectiveness in all grading policies including district school and classroom grading practices.
• Manages the timely preparation and delivery of district and statewide testing.
• Plans for and assesses the overall impact of professional development activities on improving teaching and student learning.
• Secures the necessary resources for meaningful professional growth including the time for planning and the use of emerging technologies.
• Provide instructional class coverage during a teacher absence or vacancy.
• Supervision
• Supervision of other leaders including Principals where applicable Directors Coordinators and all others reporting to the employee or for whose supervision the employee is responsible as applicable
• Complete and/or assist in the preparation/implementation of employee observations evaluations IAPs and other associated tasks and monitoring
• Applies laws policies regulations and procedures fairly consistently wisely and appropriately.
• Manages time and delegates appropriate administrative tasks to maximize the attainment of district and school goals
• Non-instructional and Other Components
• Maintain office space and work areas in a clean condition through the oversight of staff and contracted services as applicable
• Maintain a productive culture of teaching and learning.
• Attend faculty staff department and central office/principal meetings as applicable
• Establish school policies governing students and employees
• Attend professional development or training sessions
• Attend job fairs and related events
• Attend IEP MDR and A/BIT meetings
• Attend back-to-school open-house graduation and other school/community events
• Interview employ and complete necessary hires to staff schools and any employee in the Teaching and Learning unit.
• Attend PIP Evaluation Observation IAP and student discipline meetings/hearings
• Attend school board committee regular board meetings or special board meetings upon request

• Participate in the preparation of necessary curriculum documents and corresponding disciplinary processes for both students and employees
• Maintain positive parent and community contact and problem-solving
• Represent the district at all functions and/or meetings at which a district representative is required.
• Any extra-curricular activities as determined by the supervisor/principal.
• Meeting with teachers or staff members to discuss school operations student progress or upcoming events
• Reviewing and finalizing budgets reports or administrative tasks.
• Planning leading facilitating and participating in professional development workshops or training sessions.
• Handling discipline issues or addressing any urgent matters that arise during the day.
• Collaborating with community organizations or partners to support both school and district programs.
• Planning and strategizing for future school and district wide improvement initiatives.
• Supporting extracurricular activities or athletic events that take place during and after school hours including but not limited to after-school tutoring and other students services.
• Providing additional supervision or support for other district personnel school leaders teachers and students who may need extra help or assistance.
• Manages time and delegates appropriate administrative tasks to maximize the attainment of both district and school goals.
• In collaboration with the central office staff develops safety and emergency operations plans and supervises regular safety drills.
• Fosters an overall climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students staff and parents who feel valued and belong to the school community.
• Supports services such as transportation food health and extended care responsibly.
• Supports the operations staff with establishing procedures for the safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records.
• Uses available technology to manage school operations.
• Monitors and evaluates school operations and uses feedback appropriately to enhance effectiveness.
• Ensures that student records are complete and current.
• Assists and collaborates with the central staff for the smooth running of personnel management emergency procedures and facility operations.
• Maintains a visible and accessible presence in the school.
• Protects instructional time when scheduling events and communication efforts.
• Ensures that school facilities are conducive to a positive school environment.
• Assumes responsibility for all physical properties assigned to the school.
• Assumes responsibility for graduation and/or closing of school activities.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation for compliance monitoring and auditing purposes.
• Collaborates with other units and school administrators and personnel in order to ensure that all federally-funded expenditures are necessary reasonable and allocable.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer.

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:

• Possess a Masters Degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Possess a Louisiana Educational Leader 2 Certification.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years school level administrative experience.
• Have a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
• Have a high degree of professionalism with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Exhibit a high level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the regulations regarding the operations of schools in Louisiana to include but not limited to Bulletins 1706 and 1508.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and possesses interpersonal skills to relate well with students staff administration parents and the community.

Desired Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree.

Physical Involvement:

Sitting is required most of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing walking reaching bending and lifting up to 30 pounds is sometimes required. Ability to provide own transportation to schools work locations and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations including locations not on the ground floor.

Compensation:

JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.

Required Experience:

Director